Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⮙ has the Unicode code point U+2B99. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2B99 to binary:
00101011 10011001. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10101110 10011001
THREE-D RIGHT-LIGHTED UPWARDS EQUILATERAL ARROWHEAD·U+2B99
⮙
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B99
HEX
2B99
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AE 99 | 11100010 10101110 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 99 | 00101011 10011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 99 2B | 10011001 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 99 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 10011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 99 2B 00 00 | 10011001 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⮙
URI Encoded
%E2%AE%99
Description
The Unicode character U+2B99, known as the Three-D Right-Lighted Upwards Equilateral Arrowhead, plays a significant role in digital text by providing a unique way of representing an equilateral arrowhead that appears to be illuminated from the right and pointing upwards. This distinct symbol is particularly useful in three-dimensional modeling and computer graphics where it can help in visualizing or indicating the direction of light sources or specific orientations in virtual spaces. Although it doesn't have a direct linguistic context, its application in technical documentation, programming, and digital design contributes to more precise communication and enhanced user experiences across various platforms. The Unicode character U+2B99 has become an essential tool for designers, developers, and technologists who work with three-dimensional representations or need to convey complex spatial relationships in their projects.
How to type the ⮙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11161 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.